31. Do not let your children play near rubbish which attracts
rats, lies and other disease-carrying pests.

Look after land

32. Keep to graded roads when possible.

When you drive off road the wheels of your car compact the
ground and crush plants.

33. Leave plants to grow.

If you see a wild plant or flower leave it to grow.

34. Plant a tree.

Ensure that if you do plant a tree it is always best to plant
local/native species because they do not require much water
and you will not be introducing a potentially invasive species
into the environment.

35. Try to learn more about plant life in Oman.

Try to visit the Natural History Museum in Al Khuwair. Many of
Oman's trees have been planted outside the Museum and the
name of each is given.

Help Protect Oman's Wildlife

36. Do not hunt or disturb wild species.

37. Do not take eggs from wild birds' nests.

38. Make your own bird sanctuary.

You can encourage birds to visit your garden by putting out
a shallow tray of water for them to drink and bath in. For food,
try putting out orange peels and some nuts from a local tree.

39. Try to learn more about wildlife in Oman.

Visit the Natural History Museum.

Read books on Oman's wildlife such as "Butterflies of Oman",
"Wildlife of Oman" and "The Birds of Oman".

40. Avoid frightening turtles coming ashore on beaches.

Do not use flashlights at beaches where turtles nest. Baby
turtles are confused by lights and wander inland instead of
going to the sea.

41. Avoid disturbing turtles when they are laying their eggs.

Once onshore turtles are easily disturbed and may return to
the sea without laying any eggs.

Do not take any turtle eggs!

42. Do not leave litter or drive on beaches.

If cars drive on turtle beaches they may crush eggs that have
been buried below and will compact the soft sand, making it
difficult for turtles to nest.

Litter on turtle beaches can make it difficult for baby turtles to
reach the surface.

43. Try to visit Ra's al Hadd.

Ra's al Hadd is visited by hundreds of turtles and is a
great place to watch turtles.

Permits must be obtained from the Ministry of Environment
and Climate Affairs.

Follow the strict guidelines which can be obtained by
wardens at Ra's al Hadd when watching the turtles.

44. Avoid damaging coral and do not collect pieces of coral.

Collecting coral is prohibited by law in Oman!

Ensure that you do not anchor boats on coral reefs as they are
easily damaged.

45. Avoid collecting live shells which are usually homes to
tiny creatures.

46. Learn more about Oman's marine life.

Visit the Marine Science and Fisheries Center (between Sidab
and Al Bustan village). The Center has a small aquarium with
many fish species found in the waters of Oman.

Express your views on the environment

47. Enter environmental competitions.

Every year the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
organizes a national painting competition on the environment
for all school children in Oman.

48. Write to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
with your questions and comments.